pmo lead

Zone IT Solutions

Description <p>We are looking for PMO Lead for Dubai City for a large-scale project. This is a permanent role with a global IT service leader.</p> Requirements <ul> <li>An essential skill is the ability to comprehend and incorporate various perspectives while providing clear guidance.</li> <li>Proficiency in adhering to documented processes methods and practices is crucial. Previous exposure to AGILE methodologies is required.</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Suite particularly Excel is preferred. Previous experience in project management and the management of a project management office is advantageous.</li> <li>Proven expertise in project planning tracking and reporting ensuring high quality deliverables and driving client satisfaction.</li> <li>Consistently meeting financial targets such as revenue and gross profit along with effectively managing project risks issues and dependencies are key skills.</li> <li>Experience in managing project management operations and implementing process enhancements including automation within the project management office.</li> <li>Experience in overseeing Cloud-related projects (e.g. on IBM Cloud AWS MS Azure or other platforms) such as legacy modernization application migration and new development.</li> </ul> About Us <p>Zone IT Solutions is Australia based Recruitment Company. We specialize in Digital ERP and larger IT Services. We offer flexible efficient and collaborative solutions to any organization that requires IT experts. Our agile agnostic and flexible solutions will help you source the IT Expertise you need. Our delivery Offices are in Melbourne Sydney and India. If you are looking for new opportunities; please share your profile at or contact us at</p> <p>Zone IT Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and our recruitment process focuses on essential skills and abilities. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with disabilities.</p> Key Skills <p>Project Management Methodology, Project / Program Management, Program Management, PMBOK, PPM Tools, Waterfall, Project Server, Project Management, Sharepoint, Microsoft Project, Project Management Lifecycle, SDLC</p> <p><b>Employment Type :</b> Full-Time</p> <p><b>Experience :</b> years</p> <p><b>Vacancy :</b> 1</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?%2fU1YYyTTTkaHxzor9ehP9l4qIuqVeRbUr" width="0" height="0" />

PMO Lead

AstraZeneca

<div><p><b>JOB TITLE</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Gulf IT Strategic Portfolio Director &amp; PMO Lead</b></p><p><b><br>
ABOUT ASTRAZENECA</b></p><p>
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world&rsquo;s most serious diseases. But we&rsquo;re more than one of the world&rsquo;s leading pharmaceutical companies.</p><p></p><p><b>
ROLE SUMMARY
</b></p><p></p><p>The Gulf Strategic Portfolio Director and PMO Lead drives the definition, prioritization, and execution of strategic digital and IT initiatives across the Gulf, serving as a key leader in positioning the market as a regional lighthouse for innovation. This role oversees the entire lifecycle of high-impact projects&mdash;from setup and resource mobilization to deployment and post-implementation review&mdash;ensuring alignment with business goals, adherence to governance standards, and delivery of measurable outcomes. By facilitating stakeholder engagement, fostering continuous improvement, and championing best practices across the region, the incumbent enables operational excellence and maximizes business value from the strategic portfolio.</p><p></p><p><b>
What you&rsquo;ll do</b></p><ul><li>
Build trusted relationships with Gulf and regional stakeholders to shape and lead the local implementation of high-impact strategic digital and IT initiatives. Establish the Gulf as a lighthouse for MEA through exemplary execution, measurable outcomes, and scalable best practice</li><li>
Portfolio Roadmap and Prioritization: Build, own, and evolve the Gulf deployment roadmap, translating complex strategies into market-relevant plans. Drive prioritization based on business value, risk, capacity, and readiness; maintain a clear line of sight from strategy to benefits.</li><li>
End-to-End Program Delivery: Direct the full lifecycle of initiatives&mdash;from project setup and planning through analysis, development, testing, piloting, go-live, hypercare, and post-implementation review&mdash; ensuring high standards of delivery, effective problem solving, and measurable business outcomes.</li><li>
Governance and PMO Leadership: As the Lead for the strategic portfolio, defining standards and frameworks for governance, reporting cadence, risk/issue management, dependency mapping, and change control. Facilitate regular steering and review meetings to align stakeholders and enable effective decision-making.</li><li>
Quality, Compliance, and Risk: Review and sign off on key deliverables. Enforce adherence to governance frameworks, quality standards, cybersecurity requirements, and compliance policies (including data privacy and applicable local regulatory expectations).</li><li>
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Provide transparent communications on strategy, progress, risks, mitigations, and outcomes to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, drive alignment across functions</li><li>
Transition to Operations and Adoption: Develop and execute transition plans, ensuring business readiness, operational continuity, and sustainable ownership of solutions by business and IT operations. Drive user enablement, change management, and adoption for long-term value realization</li><li>
Benefits Realization and Continuous Improvement: Monitor utilization and adoption of strategic portfolio, identifying areas for improvement and proactively guiding business stakeholders to realize and maximize business benefits. Champion continuous improvement by challenging the status quo, exploring alternative solutions, and implementing best practices.</li><li>
Vendor and Partner Management: Coordinate external partners and vendors, ensuring contractual alignment, SLAs, delivery quality, and integration with internal teams and enterprise platforms.</li><li>
Standards and Reuse Across MEA: Act as PMO Lead for the strategic portfolio by fostering standardization, knowledge sharing, and reuse of assets, templates, and approaches across MEA markets&mdash;codifying lessons learned from Gulf deployments.</li></ul><p><b>
Essential for the role</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields or a related field , MBA preferred</li><li>
Minimum 10 years of previous experience in multinational companies required. Experience in life sciences, healthcare, FMCG is advantageous, specifically in Commercial IT</li><li>
At least 5 years of experience in programme/project management, with a proven track record</li><li>
Strategic portfolio and PMO management experience; exposure to CRM, marketing, data and analytics, AI/ML automation (RPA/IPA), and cloud-based enterprise platforms and ability to connect capabilities to commercial outcomes.</li><li>
Deep expertise in program/project management, governance frameworks, benefits realization, and executive reporting. Strong command of agile and hybrid delivery methods; familiarity with product lifecycle management.</li><li>
Hands-on leadership of complex, multi-country deployments and change management initiatives.</li><li>
Strong, communication and relationship building skills with experience of collaborating and sharing knowledge between teams</li><li>
Evidence of shaping and developing innovative solutions that have a major impact within the business area and organisation</li><li>
Strong networking/consulting skills with good internal/external links</li><li>
Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language and in alignment with AZ business</li><li>
Strong influencing and communication skills to align cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders. Ability to constructively challenge and drive decisions in complex, matrixed environments.</li><li>
 Experience of managing and controlling a budget</li><li>
Solid understanding of data privacy, cybersecurity, quality, and audit-readiness; experience working within governance and compliance frameworks</li></ul><p><b>
Desirable for the role</b></p><ul><li>
Project Management qualification</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Why AstraZeneca?</b></p><p>
At AstraZeneca we&rsquo;re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There&rsquo;s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We&rsquo;re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.</p><p><b><br>
So, what&rsquo;s next?
</b></p><ul><li>Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can&rsquo;t wait to hear from you.</li><li>
Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it&rsquo;s yours.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Where can I find out more?</b></p><p>
Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn</p><p>
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Gulf IT Strategic Portfolio Director & PMO Lead

Forsyth Barnes

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  PMO Lead / Project Management Officer
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  Construction
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  An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a leading construction organisation in Dubai as they undergo a major IT and business transformation. The business is seeking an experienced PMO professional to provide governance, reporting, and oversight across a range of IT and operational projects.
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  To be successful, candidates must be able to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, and provide clarity and control across project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong IT project management background and experience within the construction sector.
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  &bull; At least 7&ndash;10 years&rsquo; experience in a PMO or Project Management role
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  &bull; Extensive experience supporting and governing large-scale IT or transformation projects
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  &bull; Strong background in project governance, financial tracking, and portfolio reporting
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  &bull; Experience working directly with senior stakeholders on project assessment, budgets, and delivery timelines
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  &bull; Previous experience managing IT projects, ideally within construction or related industries
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  &bull; Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to operate in a fast-paced environment
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  &bull; Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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  &bull; Proficiency with PMO tools such as MS Project, Power BI, or Jira
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  &bull; PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification preferred
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Project Management Officer (Ref: 192555)

Office Angels

<p><strong> ? Join Our Team as a PMO Team Leader! ?</strong></p> <p>Are you ready to take the lead in project management? Our client, a global leader in engineering and technology, is looking for a passionate and experienced PMO Team Leader to guide their dynamic PMO function!</p> <p><strong>  Location:</strong> Stevenage<strong>  Working Pattern:</strong> Full Time, Monday to Friday 8:30-5:30, hybrid</p> <p>Salary £35,000-£40,000</p> <p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong>As the PMO Team Leader, you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring seamless project delivery across multiple workstreams. Your key responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Leading PMO services and enhancing governance frameworks</li><li>Overseeing reporting, performance metrics, and financial tracking</li><li>Mentoring and coaching PMO team members for growth</li><li>Driving continuous improvement initiatives and automation</li></ul> <p><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Significant PMO experience in complex environments</li><li>Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Advanced analytical skills (Excel, Power BI, PPM)</li><li>A proactive approach to governance and risk management</li></ul> <p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Hybrid Working:</strong> Enjoy the flexibility of remote work!</li><li><strong>Health Insurance:</strong> Prioritise your well-being with comprehensive coverage.</li><li><strong>Wellbeing Support:</strong> Access resources to support your mental health.</li><li><strong>Bike to Work Scheme:</strong> Promote a greener commute!</li></ul> <p><strong>Ready to make a difference?</strong>If you're eager to lead and innovate in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!  </p> <p><strong>Apply Now!</strong> Your future awaits!  </p> <p><em>Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.</em></p> <p>Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.</p> <p>Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.</p> <p>By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website. </p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?FmvgIOg1b08g8ji9r3ZfWL3pB%2bKkZJH%2bl" width="0" height="0" />

Experienced PMO

Ghobash Group

<b>Job Description  </b><div> <p>The Senior PMO Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation and ongoing management of the Project Management Office (PMO) framework across the organization. This role plays a critical part in enhancing the consistency, predictability, and efficiency of project delivery by introducing and maintaining best practices, governance, and performance standards.</p> <p>Acting as a key driver of project excellence, the Senior PMO Manager ensures that all project-related information   including deliverables, risks, and issues   is effectively captured, communicated, and addressed. The role requires close collaboration with project leaders, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to streamline execution and align delivery with strategic business objectives.</p> <p>A highly customer-focused and leadership-oriented position, the Senior PMO Manager is also responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the PMO, ensuring smooth interfacing between departments and maintaining alignment with client expectations. This position holds end-to-end accountability for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and according to defined scope, while consistently meeting business requirements and quality standards.</p> <p> <strong>Duties &amp; Responsibilities :</strong> </p> <p> <strong>PMO Strategy &amp; Setup</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Establish and implement standardized PMO frameworks, tools, templates, and methodologies across all CNS projects.</li> <li>Define, measure, and monitor PMO objectives in alignment with CNS s broader strategic goals and business priorities.</li> <li>Foster a high-performance delivery culture rooted in consistency, transparency, agility, and operational efficiency.</li> </ul> <p> <strong>Project Governance &amp; Execution</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Oversee end-to-end delivery of all CNS projects and programs, ensuring alignment to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.</li> <li>Conduct regular project reviews to assess status, risks, dependencies, and corrective actions.</li> <li>Monitor adherence to internal delivery standards, client SLAs, and governance protocols, ensuring stakeholder accountability.</li> </ul> <p> <strong>Talent &amp; Capability Development</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Build and maintain a strong PMO team by driving skills development, training programs, mentoring initiatives, and formal certifications.</li> <li>Conduct capacity planning and performance evaluations to align PMO resources with current and future business demands.</li> </ul> <p> <strong>Stakeholder Engagement</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Act as a central escalation point for high-risk project issues and governance challenges, ensuring timely resolution.</li> <li>Collaborate with internal business units to align project priorities, streamline dependencies, and eliminate delivery roadblocks.</li> <li>Provide regular updates to senior leadership and external clients on program health, project portfolio performance, and strategic outcomes.</li> </ul> <p> <strong>Delivery Excellence</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize PMO operations through KPIs, feedback loops, and benchmarking.</li> <li>Support project teams with advanced guidance on estimation, scope definition, change management, and conflict resolution.</li> <li>Step in as needed to support high-priority internal or client-facing projects to ensure delivery continuity and stakeholder satisfaction.</li></ul></div>

Senior PMO Manager

Surbana Jurong Private Limited

<div><div>About SJ Group:</div><div>
Surbana Jurong&rsquo;s PMO Business Line drives governance, integration, and performance excellence across mega projects in the Middle East. From transportation and aviation to water, energy, and smart cities, our PMO professionals provide the analytics, insight, and leadership that empower timely and quality-driven outcomes.</div><div></div><div>
Joining our team means contributing directly to transformational infrastructure and sustainable growth and helping clients realize the future vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.</div><div></div><div>
Key Responsibilities:</div><ul><li><div>
Lead project control operations across major projects and programs.</div></li><li><div>
Implement PMO frameworks for cost, schedule, change, and risk management.</div></li><li><div>
Manage reporting systems and dashboards for executive visibility.</div></li><li><div>
Guide multi-disciplinary teams in data-driven performance management.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Key Requirements:</div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering; Master&rsquo;s preferred.</div></li><li><div>
15 + years of project controls and management experience.</div></li><li><div>
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.</div></li><li><div>
Proficiency in EVMS, Primavera P6, and Power BI.</div></li><li><div>
PMP, PSP, or equivalent certification preferred.</div></li></ul><div>
Why Join Surbana Jurong Group:</div><div>
At SJ Group, we believe in &ldquo;Engineering for People.&rdquo; Our PMO teams turn ambitious visions into deliverable realities, through data, discipline, and collaboration. You&rsquo;ll work alongside program leaders, technical experts, and global stakeholders on some of the region&rsquo;s most strategic developments.</div><div></div><div>
We offer career progression, regional mobility, and a dynamic environment where talent and performance are recognized.</div><div></div><div>
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!</div></div>

Project Control Manager

The Emirates Group

<div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Purpose</b></h5><br>
<div>
 At Emirates we believe in connecting the world to and through our global hub in Dubai and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers Fly Better Emirates Group IT thrives on the dynamic nature of technology Being pioneers in aviation innovation were always at the forefront pushing boundaries Were on the lookout for exceptional IT professionals to fortify our position as leaders in the industry Embark on a journey with the worlds largest international airline and become a vital part of our cutting edge information and technology team as an IT Portfolio Lead<br>
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Emiratisation.</div></div><p><br>
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 IT PMO - Portfolio Lead,
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 on you will design and implement consistent PMO best practices for portfolios and programmes which enable successful and timely delivery of ITs commitments to the business within cost Implement and uphold overall funding governance monitor and track portfolio performance and provide data driven insights to stakeholders to make correct investment decisions Design and implement portfolio programme and project level reporting for senior management and provide necessary support on tools and process training coaching mentoring and quality assurance This role is also involved with the chapters improvement initiatives and definition of processes that ensures alignment to the organisations standards and strategic objectives While the organisation gradually matures into the new ways of working this role would lead the change by continuously upgrading the processes and frameworks to facilitate the changing Portfolio landscape.<br>
</p><p><b>In this role, you will:</b><br>
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 Drive a change in the ways of working through building strong relationships and networks with managers, executives and other key stakeholders to transform the traditional PMO to an Agile PMO, and lead the move to objective milestones and Lean-Agile budgeting.<br>
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 </li>Act as a communication and advisory liaison regarding strategy and ensure strong collaboration and partnership between PMO and Product Portfolio Managers and Business Partners in delivering the promises made to the business. Serve as central point of contact for assigned internal and external c<br>
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 </li>Actively contribute toward helping define and achieve the agreed objectives and key results for PMO and Technical Product Portfolio and Delivery Management capability. Measure overall project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Ensure project status reports, schedules, costs, resources, issues and risks are tracked accurately and according to standard.<br>
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 </li>Manage project change in accordance with the Project Management Office change management process governance guidelines to control scope, quality, schedule, cost, benefits, and contracts.<br>
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 </li>Drive transparency by enabling faster and informed decision making through higher visibility of data and data-driven insights. This would include accurate and timely reporting of investment performance, timely and accurate communications (e.g. guidelines, governance decisions / process) to stakeholders.<br>
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 </li>Continuously work on the implementation and improvement of tools, supporting processes in conjunction with the new ways of working and implementing lean and agile governance.<br>
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 </li>Play an active role in the preparation of the annual budget and the capacity plans and tracking expenditure and recovery of costs on an on-going basis.<br>
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</li></ul><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualification</b></h5><p><br>
 <b>To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:</b><br>
 </p>Degree in Information technology (12+3 or equivalent) and 5+ years experience within IT.<br>
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portfolio/prog<br>
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 ramme management office supporting CMMi for traditional and SAFe (or equivalent framework) for Lean delivery models.<br>
 </li>PMO experience in supporting the delivery of business IT solutions with financial governance and tracking the delivery of tangible value.<br>
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 </li>Demonstrated experience in supporting Stakeholder and Project team management at various levels of seniority.<br>
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 </li>Knowledge of project management practices (such as Project Management Institute) is preferred.<br>
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 </li>Knowledgeable in MS Office Applications is required.<br>
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</li></ul><p>Emirates Group, is an international organisation with employees from over 170 nationalities, we encourage applications from across the globe. Your application journey begins by applying via the Emirates Group Careers website. Please ensure your CV is up to date for our talent acquisition team to review your profile. If you meet the criteria of the role, you will then be invited to complete a HireVue video interview, to share more about your experience and your career aspirations. If you are shortlisted, you will then be invited to interview with our hiring managers. If you are successful, your recruiter will reach out to you with an offer and then our Onboarding team will ensure a smooth transition to your new role at Emirates Group.
</p><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Salary &amp; benefits
</b></h5><p>Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stays around the world. Find out what it&rsquo;s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website: www.emirates.com/careers .</p></div>

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